Not Linking POS Items (PLUs) to Recipes

Overview

For SUPY to deplete inventory correctly from sales, POS items must be linked to recipes. Missing links break the connection between sales and consumption.

What Happens (Impact)

When PLUs are not linked:

• Sales do not consume inventory

• Theoretical consumption is understated

• Variance increases artificially

Typical Indicators

You may notice:

• High stock despite strong sales

• Items that are used as ingredients are showing zero consumption

• Menu engineering reports missing items

Root Cause (How It Happens in SUPY)

In SUPY:

• Sales data only drives depletion when PLUs are linked to recipes

• Unlinked PLUs are ignored in consumption calculations

Best Practice (How to Prevent This)

• Review Sales Import for any Unmapped/Unlinked Sales Items

• Validate POS Items mapping frequently

• Recheck mapping after menu changes

How to Fix (2-ways)

Option 1

1. Go to POS Items mapping

2. Identify unlinked PLUs

3. Link each PLU to the correct recipe

Option 2

1. Go to any partially processed sales import

2. Map all of the unmapped sales items

3. Ensure that the sales import has ‘processed’ as status

Operational Tip

Always validate PLU links when launching new menus.

Why This Matters

Sales-driven depletion is key to accurate variance and COGS.